Indolent Definition

Showing an inclination to avoid activity or exertion; habitually lazy or idle.

Often used in formal or literary contexts, also in medical terminology describing slow-progressing conditions.

Indolent is an adjective.

Indolent appears in GregMat vocabulary.

Indolent Synonyms

idle , inactive , lazy , lethargic , slothful

How To Use Indolent In A Sentence

  1. The indolent student rarely completed assignments on time.
  2. An indolent lifestyle can lead to various health problems.
  3. The doctor described the tumor as indolent, noting its slow growth.
  4. His indolent behavior frustrated his hardworking colleagues.
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